"Hands spread on knees"
John Coplans British, 1920-2003
1985 Gelatin silver print photographs.
These photographs are so bold to me, that's why I am drawn to Coplans work. I don't have a bold personality and I tend to play it safe in my work. I would like to maybe do something similar. Coplans is known for his series of black and white self-portraits which
are a frank study of the naked, aging body. He photographed his body
from the base of his foot to the wrinkles on his hand. As he never
photographed his face, his images are not focused on a specific man or
identity.
you should try and photograph similarly! there is a boldness, and vulnerability - but also a playfulness - maybe a recognition of age and his body.
ReplyDeletethanks!